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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 663.58 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 663.58 and 134.22 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 663.58 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/663.58 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 663.58 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 89,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,065.71/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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